Ellecor Design & Gifts - Retail/Design Assistant

August 2014 - August 2015

 

Assisted with design projects, researched products and availability, selected materials, made floor plans and picture boards for designs, met with clients about design work, maintained the design/gift store, created visual displays for merchandise.

 

 

The Home Depot - Flooring & Decor Associate

September 2014 - June 2015

 

Organized carpet measures and installations for customers, product knoweldge on flooring types, measured and cut blinds, helped customers measure and design kitchen backsplashes.

 

 

Sears – Fine Jewelry Consultative Sales

July 2012 - August 2014

 

Substantially strengthened customer service, presentation and selling skills. Discovered the importance of being able to work individually as well as a team with co-workers.

 

 

A Deckard Interiors – Intern

May 2013 - August 2013

 

Learned about client relations, the design process, meeting with sales reps, and products and their specifications. Gained experience, knowledge, and interest in pursuing a career in commercial interior design.

 

 

MSU Residence Life – Kentwood Hall Front Desk Worker

September 2011 - May 2012

 

Checked guests in and out of residence hall, helped set up for events, and did PR for Kentwood Hall Council. Improved problem solving skills with customer service and event planning.